Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

October through December of each year is the open enrollment period for Medicare.  Many people aged 65 and older are on auto-pilot and just continue with the plans they have in place without regard for investigating if there are other options that could be more beneficial.  First of all, Medicare is available when you attain […]

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Medical Equipment Scams

There have been so many fraudulent claims to Medicare for durable medical equipment (DME) — wheelchairs, walkers, braces and other devices prescribed by doctors to help patients deal with an injury or chronic illness at home that have been in excess of $6 BILLION, yes Billion, a YEAR! Yikes. This is yet another way older […]

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Medicare Fraud

Medicare and its more than 60 million beneficiaries are under attack from scammers who want to disrupt the program. Their primary aim is defrauding Medicare itself.  Billions of dollars were lost in 2017 due to fraud, abuse and improper billing. You ask – how can this happen?  Their schemes target beneficiaries directly, steal identities or […]

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Avoiding Common Medicare Mistakes – Part 3

In this final blog about Medicare, we will discuss some highlights regarding prescription drug coverage.  Check your plan for Part D as to covered prescription drugs and which are formulary and non-formulary.  Each plan has lists of drugs fitting into each category.  If your drugs are not on the approved list, you may have to […]

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Avoiding Common Medicare Mistakes – Part 2

Last week, we talked about enrollment periods and what happens if you fail to enroll at a specified time.  This week, we will discuss the different types of Medicare.    There is confusion with original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.  When you are eligible for Medicare, you have a choice which is dependent upon your health […]

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Avoiding Common Medicare Mistakes

Medicare open enrollment is upon us.  It can be a daunting time with choices to be made.  Choosing the best Medicare options that will work best for you can be complicated. This is the first of a three-part series which will help you avoid some common Medicare mistakes. That magical birthday of 65 is approaching.  […]

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